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Anthropic Raises $3.5 Billion to Develop Next-Generation AI Systems
Anthropic Raises $3.5 Billion to Develop Next-Generation AI Systems
March 03, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic raised $3.5 billion in a Series E funding round to expand its artificial intelligence offerings. “With this investment, Anthropic will advance its development of...

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FinTech Funding Hits 8-Year Low as VCs Embrace AI
FinTech Funding Hits 8-Year Low as VCs Embrace AI
March 03, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

When it comes to getting funded, FinTechs are having trouble competing with artificial intelligence. New data from S&P Global Market Intelligence released Monday (March 3)...

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Amazon’s Alexa+ Reflects PYMNTS’ 2023 Insights on the Future of Voice Technology
Amazon’s Alexa+ Reflects PYMNTS’ 2023 Insights on the Future of Voice Technology
February 27, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

With Alexa receiving a refresh on Wednesday (Feb. 26), it was interesting to revisit research published by PYMNTS in April 2023. A PYMNTS Intelligence report,...

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OpenAI Begins Rollout of GPT-4.5, a ‘Different Kind of Intelligence’
OpenAI Begins Rollout of GPT-4.5, a ‘Different Kind of Intelligence’
February 27, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI released GPT-4.5 Thursday (Feb. 27) as a “research preview,” saying this is the company’s largest and most knowledgeable model so far. The new model...

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Seamless Journeys: AI’s Rising Role in Coordinating Consumer Travel
Seamless Journeys: AI’s Rising Role in Coordinating Consumer Travel
February 27, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making inroads into the travel industry as most consumers now expect seamless travel experiences, and the industry is taking notice. Kayak...

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Tencent Says Its New AI Model Can Outrun DeepSeek
Tencent Says Its New AI Model Can Outrun DeepSeek
February 27, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Chinese tech giant Tencent said its new artificial intelligence model is faster than that of DeepSeek. The company’s Hunyuan Turbo S AI model was built...

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From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds
From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds
February 27, 2025  |  Retail

During their respective earnings calls earlier this month, Amazon and Walmart were cautious in their first-quarter 2025 outlooks, reflecting concerns about inflation and slowing consumer...

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Tech Giants Push Back at a Crucial Time for the EU AI Act
Tech Giants Push Back at a Crucial Time for the EU AI Act
February 26, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

The EU AI Act has been lauded as the most comprehensive set of regulations on artificial intelligence on the planet. But it is a set...

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EBay: Agentic AI Could Create New Channel for Online Shopping
EBay: Agentic AI Could Create New Channel for Online Shopping
February 26, 2025  |  Earnings

Last year was a “transformative” one for eBay as the company deployed artificial intelligence (AI) tools for use by employees, sellers and buyers, executives said...

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